African CEOs must prioritise innovation – and take risks

More than 150 CEOs in Africa who participated in PwC’s 29th Global CEO Survey demonstrate strong operational resilience and reinvention as they navigate currency fluctuations, political uncertainty, infrastructure constraints and supply chain disruptions. The survey...

These are the top cybersecurity trends for 2026

The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026, according to Gartner. “Cybersecurity leaders are navigating uncharted territory this year as...

AI to the fore as cyberattackers focus on Africa

Kathy Gibson reports - As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more accessible and sophisticated, we are going to see it playing a bigger role in cyberattacks. Tony Anscombe, chief security evangelist at ESET, describes how AI malware has made an appearance and will...

Global IT spending set to grow 10,8%, hitting $6,15trn

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6,15-trillion in 2026, up 10,8% from 2025, according to the latest forecast by Gartner. “AI infrastructure growth remains rapid despite concerns about an AI bubble, with spending rising across AI‑related hardware and...

Top emerging liability trends for professional services firms

Architects and engineers face greater scrutiny over building and fire safety defects. Financial services professionals may be accused of mismanaging investment funds negatively impacted by inflation. A lawyer's untrained use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools when...

CIO commitment and concerns around innovation

A global annual survey of Chief Information Officers (CIOs) by Lenovo reveals that despite economic headwinds and IT budget challenges, the world's CIOs are bullish about the power of technology to deliver value for their organisations. Despite their optimism, the...

Trickbot, Emotet Trojans drive ransomware spike

The Trickbot and Emotet trojans continue to rank as the top two most prevalent malware in October, and trojans have been responsible for the sharp increase in ransomware attacks against hospitals and healthcare providers globally. This is according to the latest...

Global smartphone sales pick up in Q3

In Q3 2020, the global smartphone market seemed to embark on a recovery trajectory following a worrisome Q2 2020. According to the research data analyzed and published by Comprar Acciones, the global smartphone market grew by 32% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) with...

Massive dip for China’s smartphone market

According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 84,8-million smartphones were shipped in China in the third quarter of 2020, down 14,3% year-on-year (YoY). This was the result of multiple factors: soft demand; Huawei's supply constraints; and delayed...

Telkom partners with SABC on mobile streaming service

Telkom and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) have announced a partnership to launch a new streaming channel, TelkomONE. The mobile operator channel will house the public broadcaster's free-to-air radio and TV channels. The five-year partnership will...

HCP markets see year on year increase

According to research by International Data Corporation (IDC), the Western European printer and multifunction (MFP) market unsurprisingly increased by 12,9% in unit terms in 3Q20 compared with the same period a year ago to give a market size of 5,19-million units, but...

Water AMI endpoints on growth trajectory

According to new a research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the installed base of water utility AMI endpoints in Europe and North America amounted to 46,1-million units in 2019. The installed base is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate...

SA-made software tool speeds SARS-CoV-2 sequencing

South Africa's Hyrax Biosciences, known for its contributions to HIV drug-resistance testing, has released a software tool that significantly speeds up the detection of mutations in the genome of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for Covid-19. The tool has been...

Skills shortage may hamper digital transformation in pharmaceuticals

Covid-19 is set to be a major catalyst for the pharmaceutical industry. The rush to adapt to new social distancing and lockdown norms has led to a hurried digital transformation, leaving many organisations struggling to bridge the digital skills gap. GlobalData's...

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